Hi Brenda!

> What a timely theme for me. Just finishing
> the school year, this morning sending off my
> first born to the United States to begin
> university life . . .

It sounds like she will have a good solid grounding for her future life.... :)

> Whew! It has been something else!

> We own a little mountain cabin here in Costa
> Rica. It is gorgeous. And it is really out
> in the boonies. There are toucans, parrots,
> and many other species of birds that visit.
> There is a lovely view of the valley. It
> really is a piece of heaven.

> So, when the stress gets really heavy, I
> escape there. In fact, I am going this
> weekend!

Brenda, it sounds like a fantastic place! :)

After reading one of your posts, I looked up information on Costa Rica.... It sounds like a great place, with a lot of natural beauty! I've never been to Central America.... I've been to the South America (Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil), but that's it!

> Plus, I pray. I give my burdens to Him. And
> that is a great relief to me.

Brenda, this works for me too.... Sometimes, I forget (believe it or not), thank you for the reminder.... :)

Thanks! :)

- Dien